SF-1200

SandForce SF-1200

First-generation Flash Storage Processor (FSP) with enterprise-class features for cost-sensitive client environments
LSI DuraClass technology provides best-in-class endurance, performance, and low power
Best-in-class, consistent read and write performance (up to 260 MB/s, 10 K IOPS) for client applications

Solid state drives (SSDs) are being widely deployed in client computing platforms over hard disk drives (HDDs) for
their ability to optimize for durability, boot time, application performance and responsiveness, and power savings. The
LSI® SandForce®SF-1200 Flash Storage Processors (FSPs) are revolutionary SoCs designed specifically to maximize
these SSD benefits with enhanced enterprise-class reliability, performance, and security in-cost and power-sensitive
mobile computing environments.

Features

3 Gb/s SATA v2.6 with NCQ support
High integration supports up to 512 GB* on a 2.5"" or 1.8” drive
Best-in-class, consistent read and write performance (up to 260 MB/s, 10 K IOPS) for client applications
LSI DuraClass™ technology provides best-in-class endurance, performance, and low power
LSI DuraWrite™ architecture extends the endurance of MLC memory providing at least 5 year lifecycles w/ 3-5 K cycle MLC Flash
Optimized, single-chip eliminates need for external memory, saving on cost, power, and space
Power balancing optimizes energy consumption (number of active flash devices) vs. performance
Ultra-low power mode to maximize battery life
RAISE™ provides RAID-like protection for single SSD client systems
Highly intelligent block management and wear leveling optimizes SSD longevity
Automatic encryption (AES-128) and password at the drive level ensures secure data protection

Benefits

Enhanced enterprise-class reliability, performance, and security in cost- and power-sensitive client computing environments
Extended endurance and maximized write performance for the life of the SSD
Extra level of data security through encryption and optional disk-level password
Maximizes battery life with ultra-low power modes
RAID-like data protection and reliability a single drive without the 2x write overhead of parity

*1GB = 1 billion bytes


LSI DuraClass™ Technology	LSI DuraWrite™ architecture extends the endurance of SSDs Intelligent block management and wear leveling Intelligent read disturb management Intelligent “recycling” for advanced free space management RAISE™ (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements) Intelligent data retention optimization Best-in-class ECC protection for longest data retention and drive life Power/Performance balancing
Host Interface	SATA 2.6 compliant, 3 Gb/s, and 1.5 Gb/s support Native command queuing (up to 32 commands) SMART command transport (basic)
Max Capacity Supported	512 GB* (using 32 Gb/die components)
Performance	Sequential read transfer: Up to 260 MB/s (@ 128 K blocks) Sequential write transfer: Up to 260 MB/s (@ 128 K blocks) Random read IOPS: 30,000 (@ 4 K blocks) Random write IOPS: 30,000 burst/10,000 sustained (@ 4 K blocks) PCMark05: 40,000 (HDD test suite score) PCMark Vantage: 43,000 (HDD test suite score)
Flash Memory Support	MLC from numerous top flash memory manufacturers SLC up to 64 GB* of total capacity
Power Consumption	Typical: 900 mW Sleep/Slumber: 90 mW
Security	Data encryption: 128-bit AES Optional disk password
Protection	ECC recovery: Up to 24 bytes correctable per 512-byte sector Unrecoverable read errors: Less than 1 sector per 10¹⁶ bits read
Reliability	MTTF: 2,000,000 operating hours Supports 5-year consumer life cycle
Operating Temperature	0° C to 70° C ambient
Package	361-pin TFBGA – 13 x 13 mm, 0.65 mm pitch
Compliance	RoHS, Halogen-Free, Green

*1GB = 1 billion bytes

Product Brief (1)

If you purchased an SSD with an embedded SandForce Flash Storage Processor, please contact the manufacturer of your particular SSD for any questions about firmware upgrades, software tools, features, compatibility, etc. LSI supplies SandForce Flash Storage Processors to many manufacturers for various applications, and is unable to answer questions about SSDs not produced by LSI.